Jamaican institution The Skatalites are marking an incredible 50 years as a band with an anniversary tour that includes three NZ dates in December of this year. Formed in 1964 the band’s been through plenty of line-up changes, break-ups, reformations and reunions but retains founding member vocalist Doreen Shaffer – aka The Queen of Jamaican Ska.
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